I had the truly privileged experience of private yoga sessions with Alex during my mid-late stages…read moreof pregnancy. Anyone who has been through the experience knows just how imbalanced the body-mind connection can be during this period. Alex took the time to tailor our sessions, targeting my unique needs. She did so in asking in advance what it is I would like to focus on and came prepared to facilitate my ability to regain mental clarity, relaxation, stretching, and meditative goals. I found her teachings to be insightful and beyond expectations. Alex has a true innate talent in her approach and outcomes. She listens without judgement and creates a truly rewarding experience that goes above and beyond. I would highly encourage anyone from novice to expert to relish in the opportunity for tailor-focused teachings by Alex. You can achieve so much just within one session and be able to transcend your findings into other facets of your life as needed. Namaste!

I wouldn't be where I am on my yoga journey without a teacher like Valerie Starr and I feel blessed…read moreto have crossed paths with her when I did. It's her inspiration, incredible teaching style, and kindness that brought me back to my mat day after day, week after week, and month after month, eventually reaching the proud place I find myself today, when I can confidently, but modestly, refer to myself as a "yogi." Valerie is truly in a league of her own and you have to meet her and take one of her classes to understand what I mean. Words don't do the experience justice. Every class is unique and you will leave feeling like you just attended a one hour yoga retreat. She is everything a good yoga teacher needs to be: knowledgeable, welcoming, humble, and so much more. That's the yoga ... then there's the music! Valerie has a well-deserved reputation for putting just as much thought and creativity into her playlists as her asana(pose) sequences. [I'm rocking out listening to her SoundCloud station as I write this review!]. So ... when you leave one of Valerie's classes and feel like your flow was spot on (trust me, it happens every time!), don't forget to give credit where credit it due. It's not the alignment of the stars or some other divine power at work, it's Valerie Starr. I'll have to leave it to others to write reviews for Valerie as a private yoga coach, nutritionist, corporate yoga teacher, and retreat leader, but I don't doubt for a second that she is equally as accomplished in any of those roles.

Here's a polished Yelp review version:…read more Jennie was punctual, professional, and truly skilled at massage therapy. My husband and I both enjoyed 90-minute massages, and we were very impressed with her knowledge and technique. She made us feel comfortable throughout the session, took the time to answer our questions, and clearly has a strong understanding of the body. I highly recommend Jennie. She does an excellent job and provides a wonderful experience!

I've been getting massage treatment from Jennie for 18 years now and have followed her career…read morebecause she is knowledgeable, intuitive, highly skilled and I would say the best massage therapist I've seen. Highly recommend.

If the most positive, sunny person you knew told you to get a massage from the most talented,…read moreintuitive person she knew, would you do it? Of course you would. And you probably don't know me, so don't think that this review is a way for me to subtly call myself positive and sunny. But the point is, I met Hayley, and was instantly glad that I had. I'm still glad. She creates beautiful rituals and rhythms around massage. A hot foot bath. A deck of cards with images to pick from. A candle to burn a piece of paper with something you've written with hopes of letting go. A guided meditation before the massage. I like the ambiance she creates wherever she works, and the bodywork studio in Oakland is very pleasant with three different cozy treatment rooms, and plenty of tea. All extra-awesome-bonus details aside, her first massage saved my shoulder. I had been unable to lift my left arm straight out and up above my head. It got stuck somewhere along the way and would go no further. In my first session, she worked deep into the annex between the bicep muscle and the chest muscle/tissue so that by the end of the session I had almost regained all of my rotation in my shoulder. I could barely believe it. My boyfriend, who can be blase about these things, was wowed. So I bought a package deal with Hayley and have gone to see her three times so far. Each session is different, enriching, and has a lot of helpful visualization techniques that I bring with me into the big, bad world beyond. This is powerful stuff. Hayley is gifted. See for yourself!

I had a great massage experience with Hayley. Her healing space is quite cozy and before the…read moresession began she asked me to think of something I wanted to let go in my life and something I wanted to cultivate, so that during the massage I could purge out physically what I don't need mentally, and make space for things I want to cultivate. This was a super positive exchange, something I have not been offered in any massage before. Hayley did exactly what I requested! Also, not always the case with every masseuse. She has an amazing touch. Just the right combination of strong and therapeutic. She worked extra on my hands and arms like I had asked. I felt immediate release during the session and felt great the remainder of the week. Hayley is highly recommended. I'm definitely scheduling another session with her soon!

I am a yoga teacher who hires other teachers (including Michelle!) for my yoga travel company, I…read morehighly recommend Michelle for both beginners and advanced yogis--as she has a strong knowledge of alignment and asana, her adjustments are excellent, her own practice is beautifully impressive, she teaches with easy competence--and she brings serious heart and joy to all of our practices!

I love Bast! She is one of the most elegant yoga teachers I have ever had the chance to work with…read more Her yoga teaching seems influenced by her work as a temple dancer, from the lovely mudras, to the surrender she encourages in her teaching... at one point, I think she told us to work on our "blissipline" which I found totally charming. Her class was challenging, and heart awakening. Thank you Dakini Temple.

Where do I even begin? Concha is probably one of the most amazing people that I've ever met. She…read moredid not teach me in yoga. She taught me as a spiritual Life Coach. She was so easy to talk to without any judgment. From day one I poured my heart out to her and she was there for me and some of the toughest times of my life. She knows my entire world better than I do. She has helped me love myself and be OK with being by myself. She truly is one of the best parts of my world. She has such an amazing gift when it comes to helping other people. I know that she will continue to flourish and excel in doing what she loves most.

"I've had the privilege of practicing meditation with Concha and I can confidently say that if…read moreyou're seeking a meditation teacher who embodies wisdom, compassion, and kindness, take a class with her. Concha possesses a unique gift for creating a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental space for students to explore their inner world. Her teaching style is warm, compassionate, and tailored to meet the needs of each individual and any levels, her class is a perfect balance of structure and flexibility, allowing students to deepen their practice at their own pace.

Aurora is without doubt the most talented massage therapist I've ever had!…read more As a 'mature' competitive soccer player and martial arts athlete, my body takes quite a beating on a regular basis. This, along with a regular strength program makes it imperative that I take care of my body. Seeing Aurora on a regular basis enables me to still take part in the sports and activities that I love, even at 45 years old! The fact that Aurora is a highly qualified and vastly experienced personal trainer and strength coach, gives her a unique perspective on how the body functions. This, coupled with the fact she herself is a high level athlete, enables her to have a greater understanding of what is wrong and how to fix it. I literally cannot recommend Aurora highly enough. She is the best!

I have had Aurora as my personal trainer for a few months now. The results have been…read moretransformative. Aurora takes a holistic view of fitness, with a thoughtful approach that is tailored to each client's needs. Aurora had previously worked with my daughter (a rower), and has also done massage work on my wife; both were impressed with her skills, and suggested I work with her to get in shape. After a few months, I am seeing my weight go down and my body grow stronger, while also become more limber thanks to her focus on mobility as well as strength. My posture has also improved noticeably. Aurora is a pleasure to work with and I recommend her wholeheartedly.